New Mic Choices Kick it up a Level.

Well, I sort of told you it was coming. Mic companies adapting and changing product and introducing new product to meet new demands.
MXL has released the news about a whole cabinet full of new ideas and directions.
MXL News.
Scroll down and check out those additions to the "Mic Mate" line. I like the looks of the "Mic Mate Pro" with phantom power and headphone monitoring. I already really like what I hear with the V88. Hold-on--They added a new V87 with transformer output, good for narration and more.

Just when I'm convinced that USB might sound great for voiceover--They come out with the USB 009-24 with built-in headphone monitor, mixer and input gain and 24/96 digital resolution. (What else do you need?)

You already know we do a lot of audio for video, particularly Cable TV and web. So, I am particularly interested in those new shotguns. As I understand it, these won't necessarily compete with the Sennheiser MKH416 or simularly priced high-end units, but sound great for everything else. They seem to be in the catagory of models like the Rode NTG-1. I can't wait to hear them. Also, what's up with that FR-200-b. It says it's a stereo, battery powered field recorder. HUH?
As a matter of fact--what's up with all the new stereo mics? If you are using, or think you have use for a stereo mic, let me know.

That's all I have to share about these new products for now. I really hope we get to hear some of these new ideas to see how to best apply them to everybody's needs. Aren't these grand times?
Oh yeah, there's more coming.